Richard Attree looks at the computer as musical instrument, and the implications thereof.

Rudi Cazeaux explores the nature of sound and presents some basic guidelines for synthesizing the various standard groups of acoustic instruments.

Phil South examines the ins and outs of programming various aspects of AI synthesis, as used in Korg's 'M' and 'T' ranges of synthesizers.

Wavetable Synthesis

Many of today's popular digital synthesisers use variations on "wavetable synthesis". Chris Meyer explains what this mystical but powerful method is all about.

PART 1: Ace programmer Greg Truckell begins a power user’s guide to this popular LA synth expander.

Gate, Trigger and Clock Pulses

Trigger, gate and clock pulses

Oscillator Modulation

Voltage Controlled Filters Part 2

Inside the Yamaha GS1 & GS2

This month's Advanced Music Synthesis explains why these digital synthesisers are 'very expensive and very good'

Sequencers

Sequencer Anatomy

Sample and Hold

So it's a good programme?

Envelope Generators - Part 2

Voltage Controlled Filters Part 1

In the first of a two-part series, Chris Meyer looks into the workings of additive synthesis and how it can be used to accurately mimic naturally-occurring sounds.

In the final part of a look into the world of additive synthesis, Chris Meyer explains the different approaches to additive synthesis adopted by various manufacturers and which synths have employed them.

Looking for the hardest, heaviest, thickest and fattest analogue synth line? Strictly monophonic? Step this way, because Peter Forrest is about to unveil his unique guide to the analogue synthesiser’s unique feature: Unison Mode, in which all the oscillators gang together and hit you over the head

If you're a complete newcomer to the world of synthesisers, this is the series for you. Steve Howell takes a beginner's look at filters.

The LFO and its applications are this month's subjects in Steve Howell's story of sound synthesis from first principles.

Continuing our series for the complete newcomer to electronics in music, Steve Howell takes a look at the VCO, the synthesiser's heartbeat.

More on filters and envelopes from the educational pen of Steve Howell.